INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

About this Course

Course Description

This course will provide students cognitively and scientifically with knowledge of the chemistry of the covalent bonds, the periodic trends of elements, the intermolecular forces in covalent compounds, the chemistry of inorganic solids, transition metals and coordination compounds. Students will define concepts, state and explain various laws and theories. They will perform investigations via laboratory exercises, make predictions as to the possible outcome of an experiment and subsequently discuss the results and the findings in the form of a written report.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Conduct experiments related to inorganic analysis.
2 ) Elucidate the geometry, isomerism and hybridization of coordination compounds.
3 ) Describe physical properties of elements in the periodic table, the geometry of molecules/polyatomic ions based on the Valence Bond Theory and various types of intermolecular forces, crystals and defects structures.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 Radii of Atoms and Ions, Ionization Energies and Electron Affinities
1.2 Pauling's Electronegativity Values (Ionic/polar covalent/pure covalent compounds)
1.3 Bond Polarity and Dipole Moment
1.4 Partial Ionic Character of Covalent Bonds
1.5 Molecular Polarity

2.1 Lewis Structures and VSEPR
2.2 Valence Bond
2.3 Orbital Hybridization
2.4 Intermolecular Forces in Covalent Compounds

3.1 Crystal Structures
3.2 Metallic Crystal Structures
3.3 Ionic Lattice (NaCl, CsCl, ZnS)
3.4 Giant Molecule Crystal Structures
3.5 Defect Structures
3.6 Stoichiometric Defect Non-stoichiometric Defect
3.7 Semiconductor
3.8 Metallic Bonding
3.9 Electron Sea Model
3.10 Band Theory of Metals

4.1 Transition Metals
4.2 Electron Configuration
4.3 General Characteristics of Transition Metals: Variable Oxidation States, Formation of Complexes, Coloured Compounds, Magnetism
4.4 Coordination Compounds
4.5 Ligands
4.6 Coordination Number
4.7 Nomenclature
4.8 Isomerism
4.9 Structural Isomerism
4.10 Stereoisomerism

Our Instructor

DR. AMALINA BINTI MOHD TAJUDDIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the properties and behaviour of inorganic compounds, which include metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds.

While organic chemistry is defined as the study of carbon-containing compounds, inorganic chemistry is the study of the remaining (i.e., not carbon-containing) subset of compounds. But there can be overlap between the two fields. For example, organometallic compounds usually contain a metal or metalloid bonded directly to carbon.

Reference: https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/areas.html

A2 : Inorganic chemists are employed in fields ranging from mining to microchips. Their work is based on understanding:
• The behaviour and analogues for inorganic elements, and
• How these materials can be modified, separated, and used.

Specific work may include:
• Developing methods to recover metals from waste streams
• Working as an analytical chemist in the analysis of mined ores
• Performing research on the use of inorganic chemicals for treating soil

Many inorganic chemists work in industry, but they also work in academic institutions and government labs. Inorganic chemists who work in government say their time is increasingly spent writing grant proposals and competing for research money.

Inorganic chemists compare their jobs to those of materials scientists and physicists. All focus on exploring the relationship between physical properties and functions. But an inorganic chemist is more concerned with these properties at the molecular level.

Reference: https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/areas.html

A3 : Inorganic compounds are used as catalysts, pigments, coatings, surfactants, medicines, fuels, and more. They often have high melting points and specific high or low electrical conductivity properties, which make them useful for specific purposes. For example:

• Ammonia is a nitrogen source in fertilizer. It is one of the major inorganic chemicals used in the production of nylons, fibres, plastics, polyurethanes, hydrazine (used in jet and rocket fuels), and explosives.
• Chlorine is used in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride (used for pipes, clothing, furniture etc.), agrochemicals (e.g., fertilizer, insecticide, or soil treatment), pharmaceuticals, and chemicals for water treatment and sterilization.
• Titanium dioxide is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, which is used as a white powder pigment in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, inks, fibres, food, and cosmetics. it also has good ultraviolet light resistance properties, and there is a growing demand for its use in photocatalyst.

Reference: https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/areas.html